Chapter 110 Mianmian ran away with a howl.

"Stop thinking about it, just stay home obediently." Xie Huaijin picked up Xie Mianmian and jumped off the carriage, heading towards the mansion.

Xie Mianmian struggled and groaned, like a dying fish thrashing about wildly, her powerful little legs kicking excitedly.

"Mianmian wants to go with Third Brother!"

Xie Huaijin stood there helplessly, his strong arm muscles bulging, and no matter how much the child bounced in his arms, he didn't budge.

Seeing that this tactic was ineffective against Xie Huaijin, Xie Mianmian changed to another method. She stretched out her legs and tensed her whole body, as if she had transformed into a straight, hard wooden stick to show her tough attitude!

Xie Huaijin felt like she was holding a perfectly straight candied hawthorn, and laughed in exasperation, "No matter how much you throw a tantrum, it's no use."

The child kept his lips tightly pressed together and refused to speak.

Xie Huaijin's tone softened, "I'll be back when you've memorized the Three Character Classic, okay?"

The child got even angrier. "Fine, even at this time, he still doesn't forget to urge her to study. How annoying! Third brother, you're so annoying, waaaah!"

It was still early, and there was no one on the street. Suddenly, the gate of the Gao family mansion next door opened with a dull wooden sound.

"Young Master Xie, wait for this old man!" Before anyone could be seen, Old Master Gao's voice rang out.

The two siblings turned their heads to look at the gate of the Gao family mansion.

A tall, elderly man strode out, his voice strong and imposing. He wore a magnificent silver armor and held a gleaming red-tasseled spear in his hand.

"Not too early, not too late, it seems I've arrived at just the right time."

Xie Huaijin put the child down, and the two bowed to Old Master Gao.

"Grandpa Gao, what are you doing?" Xie Huaijin had an urge to facepalm. Could it be...?

Grandpa Gao gathered his strength in his dantian, let out a loud shout, and wielded the red-tasseled spear with fluid grace. His movements remained skilled and smooth, each thrust and stab carrying great power.

After the dance ended, with a "thud," the red-tasseled spear struck the floor tile.

"I repelled the pirates years ago. This time, the Japanese pirates are coming in with great force. How can I sit idly by? This time, I will definitely wipe out those bastards and let them see that the Great Zhou is not a place that just anyone can bite!"

"Wow!" Xie Mianmian clapped her hands in admiration. "Grandpa Gao is so amazing!"

"Grandpa Gao, how are you feeling... sigh!"

Old Master Gao raised his red-tasseled spear and unexpectedly struck Xie Huaijin on the head. "How about it? Don't underestimate me. I'm afraid even ten of you couldn't withstand me."

When Xie Huaijin saw that someone from the Gao residence had arrived, his eyes lit up. "Lord Gao, please persuade your father quickly."

"Even if the entire Gao family came, it wouldn't make a difference!" Old Master Gao, carrying a red-tasseled spear, beat up each of his own family members, his eyes bulging with anger.

"How dare you keep this from me! If I hadn't overheard the servants gossiping, I wouldn't even know that the Japanese pirates had come to our doorstep!"

The Gao family members all covered their heads, wailing and looking innocently at Xie Huaijin, indicating that Old Master Gao was too domineering and that even they could not do anything about it.

“Father, look at what you’re saying. We all know your temper. Now that things have come to this, we know that there’s no point in saying more. We’re here to see you off.”

A tall, strong man stepped forward, and at the same time, a carriage appeared beside the group. "Father, I'll go with you."

It's really worrying to leave one's elderly parents alone, especially since as a family of military generals, going into battle at any time is commonplace.

This time, the navy is led by General Xiao, and members of the Gao family are also welcome to go.

Grandpa Gao patted his son on the shoulder with satisfaction, "Not bad."

Seeing that the matter was decided so quickly, Xie Mianmian stood bewildered in the middle of the tall crowd, looking at their thick waists, unable to get a word in edgewise.

Xie Mianmian couldn't help but jump up and down. No, look down at Mianmian, she's going too.

It was Old Master Gao who noticed the little boy. He bent down and patted the child's head. "Young friend, would you please promise me something? Only you can do this. I don't trust anyone else to do it."

Xie Mianmian scratched her face. "Grandpa Gao, please tell me."

He whispered, "Take good care of the pirates for me. This is very important, and I can only entrust it to you, young friend."

Xie Mianmian turned to look at Xie Huaijin, her gaze shifting between Old Master Gao and her third brother, looking troubled.

Xie Huaijin placed his hand on the back of the child's head and promised, "I will come back."

Xie Mianmian pouted, and after confirming that her third brother wouldn't take her away, she agreed, "Okay, Mianmian will take good care of it."

Xie Mingyi, who had discovered that her child was missing, rushed over. She hugged Xie Mianmian tightly and watched their carriage leave.

A hand reached out from the carriage and beckoned to the two of them, the gesture exuding a carefree and unrestrained air, indicating that they should stop seeing them off and go back home.

Xie Mingyi sighed slightly, then turned around and gave Xie Mianmian a beating. That child was always running around recklessly.

Xie Mianmian let out a howl, covered her bottom, and ran back to the mansion.

Xie Huaijin and his men took attendance on an open field outside the city, and the soldiers set off in an orderly fashion.

At Wuliting, many soldiers' families came to bid farewell to their fathers, husbands, and sons. There were many people, but it was not noisy; there were only soft sobs.

There was no one left at the Shili Pavilion, but upon closer inspection, a beautiful woman was standing there.

Xie Huaijin looked at the woman, and unconsciously tightened his grip on the reins.

General Xiao noticed Xie Huaijin's unusual behavior. As someone who had been through similar experiences, and considering the woman in the pavilion, he understood everything.

"Go ahead, you can catch up later."

Xie Huaijin bowed to the enlightened general and said, "Thank you for your kindness, General Xiao."

With a tug on the reins, a horse broke away from the group and headed towards Shili Pavilion, followed by the joking voices of the soldiers.

At the Ten Mile Pavilion, Xie Huaijin dismounted, and the two looked at each other without speaking.

Bai Yun smiled faintly. She was wearing a gorgeous orange-red dance costume. Suddenly, she waved her long, beautiful hand and twisted her slender waist, and began to dance.

A gentle mountain breeze blew, lifting the shawl from the woman's arm into the air. The fiery red gauze, like a wisp of cloud, clung to her body.

Bai Yun twirled around, her eyes fixed on Xie Huaijin.

I have a dance I want to perform for the adults.

Xie Huaijin looked at her with gentle eyes, and his smile was genuine and heartfelt, unlike his usual playful one.

He felt that the woman dancing before him was not an ordinary person, but a fairy from the heavens, whose beauty was beyond compare.

I finally had the chance to see her dance, it was amazing, I really... liked it.

After the dance, Bai Yun, slightly out of breath, bowed to Xie Huaijin and said, "Bai Yun has come to see you off, my lord. I hope you have a safe journey and return safely."

Xie Huaijin strode into the dilapidated pavilion, causing Bai Yun to unconsciously take a step back.